September 11, 2008 Senate Passes the ADA Amendments Act By: Tyler Lewis On September 11, the U.S. Senate passed the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 on a voice vote, restoring Congress’ original intent to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)…
Author: Grant Laird Jr
“Deaf World” on Sale at Harris Communications
“Deaf World” on Sale at Harris Communications To many who hear, the Deaf world is as foreign as a country never visited. In “Deaf World”, editor Lois Bragg is concerned less with the perspectives of the hearing and more with…
Silent Night Dinner, Saturday September 20 – DFW
SILENT NIGHT 5th Annual Benefit Dinner FUN! FOOD! AUCTION ITEMS! Saturday, September 20, 2008 ~ 6:30pm to 8:30pm Lovers Lane United Methodist Church Inwood Road @ Northwest Highway, Dallas 75220 Special Guest Katie Murch, Miss Deaf Texas And 1st runner-up…
Scents Event Fundraiser – DFW
Scents Event DAD Fundraiser Saturday, September 20, 2008 2-4 p.m. Dallas Association of the Deaf 4215 Maple Ave. Dallas, TX 75219 ***NEW*** Fall / Winter Catalog featuring 25 new fragrances, 12 warmers and plug-ins! Scentsy candles are leadless, wickless, flamless…
Voting Rights of Texans Workshop – DFW
Voting Rights of Texans Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing When Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:30 PM Where: Dallas Association for the Deaf 4215 Maple Ave Dallas, TX 75219 What: Register to Vote, learn about your voting rights,…
Hurricane Ike – Additional Information
I’m an ASL student at San Antonio College, volunteered 2001–2006 for the Red Cross, working with a pet shelter during Hurr. Ike. Here’s a little more info based on my experience. NOAA tracking page for Hurr. Ike. http://www.noaawatch.gov/2008/ike.php Accessible emergency-preparedness…